Batman gets top billing in Superman sequel

Compiled by Ann Tatko-PetersonContra Costa Times

Posted:
05/21/2014 03:53:18 PM MDT

And, we're off.

Warner Bros. finally gave its much anticipated Superman sequel a name -- and it's the Caped Crusader who gets top billing. "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" will star Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, with Zack Snyder directing, Rolling Stones reported.

Perhaps borrowing a page from Marvel with its "The Avengers," Warner Bros. appears to be playing off the DC superheroes branding of "Justice League" with its first combined superhero movie.

Variety also reports that principal photography for the film had begun in Detroit on Wednesday. Filming will continue in Africa and the South Pacific. The movie is scheduled for release May 6, 2016.

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